The Hollis to Ketchikan ferry ride offers a scenic journey through the Inside Passage of Alaska, passing by lush forests, mountains, and wildlife. The ride takes approximately three hours, offering comfortable seating, breakfast served by O.U.R. Team Galley, and ample opportunities for photos and sightseeing. Book online!
Enjoy the stunning outdoor views from the heated solarium deck on the ferry. O.U.R. Team Galley serves lunch, dinner, and ice cream. Relax in the comfortable interiors and let your kids play in the designated area. Book your roundtrip travel online for a memorable Alaskan adventure.
Are you looking for a way to travel between Ketchikan and Hollis, Alaska? Look no further than the Inter-Island Ferry Authority! Our passenger and vehicle service runs year-round and covers a 36-mile, one-way ferry route, each sailing taking three hours.
Ketchikan is on Revillagigedo Island, and Hollis is on Prince of Wales Island. Hollis will connect you, by scenic by-way to all of your POW activities. When you’re onboard the M/V Stikine or M/V Prince of Wales, you can enjoy an observation lounge, reading room, café, children’s play area, and solarium for your comfort.
As a resident of Prince of Wales, we rely on the IFA more than one would think. We need it to go to Ketchikan or medical appointments or even just to go to Walmart. My trip this time was for medical and shopping reasons. Might as well combine the two. But seriously, the service on the IFA is always wonderful and the scenery can't be described properly in pictures or words!
– Ginni G. • TripadvisorIt is such a beautiful trip between POW and Ketchikan. It’s really a million dollar experience I feel for paying so little. I have utilized many fairies in the past in Alaska, and have used Inter Island Ferry more than a dozen times and I have never been let down. They are always on time or early, which means a lot when you’re booking the rest of your trip, utilizing planes, trains, and automobiles!
– wilkinsjriley • TripadvisorWe weren’t too sure about taking a Ferry from Prince of Wales island to Ketchikan, so are super happy we did it. It was a relaxing trip that providing food options, along with spectacular views and whales!! Dozens and dozens of whales. Of course they were just waiting for a sea lion snack to fall off their little rock, but it was really awesome!
– mylindag2020 • TripadvisorSuch a beautiful scenic ride from Prince Wales Island to Ketchikan. It was very relaxing and comfortable as well. I would highly recommend taking the time to enjoy this ride while visiting Alaska. Everywhere you look there is wildlife, eagles, whales, sea lions, otters, ducks and seagulls.
– Jane W. • TripadvisorAnother great trip. As always the crew was more than accommodating. We had 2 vehicles my husband was not feeling well at loading time and they went out of their way to make the trip happen. Great crew and great trip. Thanks Much!
– Jerry K. • TripadvisorThe entire 3 hour journey was a joy. The ferry, the staff, the food, the cleanliness of the vessel, the scenery! All was so wonderful. Such a wonderful mode of travel to get from Ketchikan to Hollis and back again. Thank you Inter-Island Ferry.
– PhysaN • TripadvisorThe staff was outstanding. The food was cooked to order and delicious! I will definitely use this service anytime I travel to POW Island. So calm and peaceful with outstanding views. The trip was 3 hours but it seemed much shorter because of all the things to eat and the interactions with my fellow passengers. Alaska is the best state!
– Zelda G. • Tripadvisor |
Small Craft Advisory
Friday: Winds 15-25 Knots, Seas 8-11 Feet Saturday: Winds 20-25 Knots, Seas 6-12 Feet Sunday: Winds 20 Knots, Seas 10 Feet Monday: Winds 30 Knots, Seas 11 Feet Tuesday: Winds 30 Knots, Seas 10 Feet |
GALE WARNING
Friday: Winds 10-35 Knots, -Seas 5-11 Feet
Saturday: Winds 20-45 Knots, Seas 7-17 Feet
Sunday: Winds 20-30 Knots, Seas 4-16 Feet
Monday: Winds 30 Knots, Seas 16 Feet
Tuesday: Winds 40 Knots, Seas 20 Feet
